Andy Anderson - Theory Map

‪@authenticandyanderson‬ breaks down the details of his new ‘Theory Map’ grip tape.
Filmed by ‪@NkaVidsSkateboarding‬
It will be available at skate shops worldwide.
www.skateone.com/powell-peral...

[@Stug138]

This is going to help so many young Skaters, great job Andy 🛹🛹🛹

[@1daytonokelley]

It’s already helped me lol

[@johneapleseed6876]

​​@@1daytonokelley Hell yeah. How's the gritt?

[@Dontbustthecrust]

for $15 bucks though?

[@Shade_razor-79]

And us old heads too❤love

[@GregoryD-if5xg]

Kinda surprised nobody has done this yet. Cool mayn

[@MeshuggahDave.]

no one has done this because doing so in a way betrays all the secrets skaters keep to themselves. truth is that the grip tape itself is not the only part of theory. You need to use the grip tape areas in different ways depending on the inertia involved, as well as how you individually pop and flip and so forth. This isnt actually the real game changer since actual ability and performance is the ultimate judge.

[@WhereThereDude]

@@MeshuggahDave. Is just to make $$$

[@KamilDeKerel]

@@MeshuggahDave. get a grip man

[@KamilDeKerel]

yeah you have to be very involved in skating for you to be able to see these things nevermind working it into a grip tape, very cool

[@Emailmesoicanignoreu]

@@MeshuggahDave. you sound like 12. It’s 2024 and it’s an Olympic sport, what secrets are you on about. 😂

[@brandonopolis]

Andy is a gift to mankind. Such innovation for a young guy. Even if you don't skate, you'd probably enjoy any of the podcasts Andy has done. He's just 100% genuine, sweetheart of a man.

[@clintmclaughlin2152]

Dude is a THINKER. Bless this young man.

[@memorysometimers3067]

Needs to be protected at all costs!! 🦾🙏

[@foofoobabyz]

Hes also a SHROOMER

[@brandonopolis]

Andy is what the world needs. He's a brilliant young man.

[@dieseldabz7104]

He overthinks

[@ResidentMockery]

​@@dieseldabz7104I have found someone who speaks sense in the cacophony of adoration. He's a talented skated but he's just a skater. A skater who "over thinks stuff"

[@jeffreycutts2393]

As a professional musician, I appreciate how much Andy relates what he does to music. To me that demonstrates a real understanding of art and creativity.

[@lvparm]

I selfishly hope Andy steps more into this role of a skate teacher for the masses. What a prolific character helping to spread new perception! Love you!

[@lvparm]

I learned that a skateboard is essentially two curved ski’s attached together with extra parts. 😂

[@OneHundredPercent-100]

Different.​@@lvparm

[@over-educated-sp]

I’M 52. I’ve been a diehard Powell fan since 84. Andy is my favorite dude in the game atm. Dudes probably got a higher IQ than most people at Yale, and Harvard! KEEP SLAYING ANDY!

[@_JustinHouse]

EMPHATICALLY 💯 AGREE! Fellow 52yr old fan here too.

[@over-educated-sp]

@@_JustinHouse RAD. Oh yea, FJB, pass it on.🇺🇸🧂🇺🇸😝 REEEEEEEEEEE! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[@Iceleben]

51 here and completely agree 😊

[@cameronlamb1869]

if this was around when i was a kid maybe i wouldve progressed beyond riding around and mini ramps, bless you for creating value for the future

[@ace_life7079]

Andy Anderson breaking it down to a scientific level to a point borders. Scientific fact rather than theory! I appreciate all of the defined angles on the Andy Anderson boards that I own. Thank you for mapping out possible Foot placements for consistent trick completion . In conclusion I feel mapping out the footplacement Gives the rider more confidence! Please keep making these films so that we may enjoy them for the rest of our lives

[@Dontbustthecrust]

Facts are the bricks used to build the structure of a theory.

[@marissac870]

Rodney mullen mapped out the grip in grids for marc johnson in the van on the way to do demos. Marc asked how to do nollie inward heels to tail slide or something. Mullen marked the board up for him and at the next stop marc got the trick second try. Reminds me of that.

[@authenticandyanderson]

No waaaay I wanna see the marks for that trick haha

[@ralphbrentonbeats]

Andy, you made me skate again this year after over a decade without skating. You are a inspiration to many. Peace from Norway 🇳🇴

[@dieseldabz7104]

99% of people who will buy this won't actually understand 50% of Andy's Theory Map yet just want to support him 100%

[@DoubleSupercool]

Pretty much. 49 and got back into skating and picked up his board because I saw him skating and talking and loved it. I won't ever use it to its potential, but the fact that it has been designed and engineered with a vision and purpose is a big draw.

[@menasouvlaki3595]

I wish he made a video explaining it then.

[@harrisonschell9656]

This is the single-most innovative and unique product for the lowest price I’ve ever seen in all of skateboarding history - congrats, Andy, you’re a gift to the sport, and a hero to kids and adults world-wide.

[@deadbeat-vc9kg]

Has Rodney Mullen seen this? I think he would be proud of Andy for continuing to teach the physics of skateboarding and innovating to make skateboarding more available and teachable to people wanting to learn.

[@Fo-Flats]

For sure. We need both of them together on a 6 hr podcast together 😅

[@tannerannichiarico7255]

Honestly where did Rodney ever show this much interest in the physics of skateboarding?

[@MeshuggahDave.]

the opposite actually. he describes in the video that the lines are only going to work if you use the appropriate forces. you wont be tony hawk because of this tape...

[@deadbeat-vc9kg]

@@tannerannichiarico7255 Have you not seen his video with Physics Girl? Have you not seen his TED Talks? He's called the godfather for a reason.

[@SashaTai]

This guy is so great, his own Zappa comparison is spot on. Keep it up dude

[@Sno7373anon]

I love Andy! One of the coolest dudes, so true to himself! Keep on keeping on brotha!

[@calebhartsfield5451]

This was so thoughtfully explained and Andy is truly a gift

[@paulseitz672]

Andy, skating is in your veins, constantly innovating. Love that you mentioned Zappa! I need these lines etched into my brain - staring at this tape will do that. Thank you!

[@vorpalblades]

Yeah, Zappa's music is shit.

[@yoBigWave]

this is what ive always dreamed of learning on. you rock, Andy

[@joshlovegood9392]

I thought this was the new part. When is the new pro part coming out?!!!!! I can't take this suspense anymore. someone help me!!

[@authenticandyanderson]

It’s coming soooooon

[@theharvardyard2356]

​@@authenticandyanderson Hi Andy. Why were you bummed after the Olympics? I thought you did well representing skating...

[@tonydwietwarze]

Thanks Andy !! Been doing my own lines for many years ( usually colorful markers) and highlight bolts for landing s ;)

[@jimihamilton9423]

The Frank Zappa comment absolutely sent me... great stuff man, you're an absolute wizard!!

[@Ucceah]

perfect design, deserving of a bloody award! every single detail serves a purpose, no extraneous flash, and it looks utilitarian, but sleek AF! and the artwork is lovely, on top of that. i'm an aging inline skater with slight experience on longer boards. but the geometry of that deck alone looks SO perfectly comfortable, i wanna hop right on, and try it out. PS: i'm a self taught classic hard rock/heavy metal guitarist, who never learned music theory and cant read notes. but from what i've been told, i'm decent anyways. so that comparison really vibed with me.

[@micahpacis]

Just the idea of popping in the center depending on what part of your foot you use for stuff like 3shuvs, was already a solid tip. Thanks Andy!

[@Ly0n64]

Man this is profound/beautiful. I hope this somehow finds permanence in Skateboarding, I could easily see it helping generations of skaters for years to come. Shoutout to Andy.

[@kp905]

I've been wondering where Andy's been. He was at his mom's house drawing on grip tape. I love what your doing Andy. Can't wait to try out new deck n grip. I already love the nano cubits. I'll never ride another wheel again. And those white etnies might be my next skate shoe. Keep up the great work Andy. Thanks for everything you do. Your a great inspiration. Much love

[@Frank7489]

This shows his dedication to his craft 👏

[@KillSanchezVol.1]

Back then when Powell released that deck, people (me included) were posting and asking for something like that. Something to better understand how to ride that. I remember myself (and Andy liked 😁) asking for some kind of "how to" added with the deck, in paper or a sticker. And here we go, now you can have it at your own feet. Well done.

[@powellperalta]

Thank you holmes

[@KillSanchezVol.1]

@Killerdave-pv8dt I'm 55 and still riding. Hope you can say the same in a week.

[@proaudiorestore8926]

Skater from the 90’s and a music producer. All I can say is ffs, why haven’t we thought about this sooner! This is gonna change the sport. The music reference was spot on. Well done Andy!

[@prodigaljess]

I've said it before: Andy Anderson is the mad genius of modern skateboarding. The "story" of the progression of his board designs...mind: blown. Andy, thank you for your thoughtful board and wheel designs, your humble and innovative style and for your contributions to skateboarding and skateboard products. You continue to innovate and inspire and to leave skateboarding better than you found it. And we are grateful. God bless you. Numbers 6:24-26. And thank you to Powell Peralta for always finding the cool, humble and innovative game changers of skateboarding and giving them a platform to be an inspiration to the rest of us. From Stacy to the Bones Brigade to Andy and the latest Powell team, you guys continue to bring the best skateboarders and the best in advanced skateboard product design to the sport we all love so much. You are greatly appreciated.

[@stickyartfb]

Sweet setup ! Grip reminds me of pinstriping on low riders 🙌🔥

[@ry5499]

Such a rare gem. Keep being you Andy. The Frank Zappa analogy was gold.

[@ScreamoYT]

ive always struggled with popping 360 shuvs and im going to give this a try now understanding andy's method because its making a lot of sense in theory

[@user-kb4vi7sf7w]

This will help visual and kinetic learners a lot. This gives the board logic that can be seen.

[@slickblueskin5852]

Andy seems like such a pleasant dude. I really enjoy watching him.

[@powellperalta]

Thank you, Andy rules

[@stevepaltzer7605]

When applying grip tape you can remove the paper in sections. Lineup half with the paper on. Stick the other half. Remove the rest of the paper and stick the remaining half.

[@authenticandyanderson]

🧠💪

[@stevepaltzer7605]

@@authenticandyanderson You will like this too. It is a sine wave on a wheel. For every one revolution of a wheel a scotch yoke is rotated once (1:1). An end mill is used to cut a sine wave. A machine/tool can be made for approximately $200 - $400 depending on what supplies and route are purchased. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqPCmp6EmpmXia8 I will post more videos soon.

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

Can we get a schematic blue version? That would be dope!!! I want to set it up on my Heron 2! Love you bro

[@sweetnlow01]

I could definitely see this helping teachers of skateboarding for sure. Ex. Of they are learning kickflip “we need you to follow this line…. And the students will be able to see if shoe marks or by eye is making that happen. Excellent Idea!

[@unknownentity0000]

so proud of you, brother

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Innovative Andy! Props dude.

[@done.6191]

I always approached my skating in the same way…it’s all physics, and therefore can be broken down and understood. Love this

[@brianmumford7977]

Man this is so helpful for my brain. Real innovation is seeing something everybody has looked at in a new way. Also, I hope your gnarly depression is over. Seems like it was the pain necessary to create something like this. Much love.

[@sk8nsn031]

I love the idea Andy! Awesome thinking. Let’s test out the theory by letting some random skater kids try the lines out and see if they would work in the wild. Just a thought. Keep skating weird and fun bro!! Love it!! 🤙

[@lochieaxon]

had this idea in the back of my head for years, glad someone finally put it out there!

[@swr410]

Reminds me of guitar frets. Even most fretless electric bass guitars still have fretline inlays, as a guide. Very cool idea!

[@fakiewilly]

Been waiting on this. I'm stoked on it and anything that help people.

[@cactuspat8051]

Andy has to be one of the nicest skateboarders in history lol Dude is always trying to help and share his knowledge, mad respect! This grip is going to change some kids lives no doubt.

[@phillipsheppard2073]

Thank you Mr. Anderson.

[@rrraaadddiiiooo7766]

His dedication and love for the art of skating is a gem. I am from an era of Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Rodney Mullen, Christian Hosi, Steve Cabellero, etc. Andy reminds me of that famous skater that makes you want to skate in your sleep.🤣 Salute to you, Andy, for your sincerity and humbleness.The AA meeting that people don't mind attending. 😅😅😅 I'm copying writing this slogan.😅😅😅

[@MadDgtl]

really cool to watch the evolution of andy as a product designer, i think he has real potential to leave a lasting mark on what people are riding

[@ChristopherGreenwell]

Just ordered the board and the grip tape. Awesome video.

[@jommeez]

dude this is actually on another level

[@troublingleaf]

I am intrigued to try this, the flight deck is a little bit too pricey for me in the uk. Hopefully soon ill be able to try it. So glad you used guitar as an example helped me realise what type of skater I am, because I am not really a theory guy, but I do try to learn a little theory here and there. Like in my 19 years of playing my theory is maybe grade 3, but I can play grade 8 stuff.

[@Seth_Bailen_Music]

As a music teacher, the music theory analogy was spot on! Cool stuff Andy!

[@incominghitdadirt9587]

I haven't skated seriously in about 20 years cause I'm old af, yet I still find this so interesting.

[@skate_oasis]

This is awesome! Kinda reminds me of what dancers do to learn steps, they literally have footprints on the ground. It seems like such a simple idea but I think this can be really powerful. Nice work Andy!

[@radicalbadass]

This is the equivalent of that baseball we had as kids that showed correct finger placement for all of the main pitches. Really awesome tool for kids learning.

[@Snave_tV]

This is actually really cool. God bless the brains in skateboarding!!!

[@box3y]

Skating is grateful thank Andy and George Powell found each other. They are making some tremendous stuff for all of us 🤝 And oh yeah, we get some fantastic skating too!

[@BobGuido]

Thanks Powell Peralta! Now, I want to see a video on the Theory Map of Christopher Hiett's new pro model deck!

[@dudesuh]

🔥 andy is the absolute best frfr

[@SPIXE.04]

LETSSSS GOOOOOO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@Dopefoot]

The shoes, the deck, the grip, the trinity of skating like && 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@over-educated-sp]

Learning an impossible when it first popped on the scene was fun. Just learning how to do one brought so many variable flips to my game.

[@kevinfeyko3509]

Glad he and Powell made this idea come to life

[@deanazcoolzi4382]

Definitely has a manual section for me towards my heel, i like it i feel it

[@nicholasmesa3588]

Love the Theory! Sick grip! Nice Trogdor hoodie BTW! 😅

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

Super cool dude. I'd love to check this out at some point even tho i have barely any time to skate these days. Keep killing it Andy, Powell and co!

[@bennyboo8121]

This grip reminds me of a baseball I had growing up with the different finger positions for the different pitches.

[@danielwierman1121]

This is so amazing brother! I love this so much!

[@joshhershberger6966]

This is such a good idea!!

[@alejosanchez9406]

brilliant idea

[@ShawnxEdge]

Andy is the nerd skateboarding always needed.

[@theluckiestboyintheworld]

I learned that I love skateboarding. And if I ever do a flip trick it will be because of you.

[@arghyl]

My man here did a PHD on skateboarding theory. This is beautiful just danm beautiful, time to dust off my board and go skate with my little ones.

[@flaviocavalcanti6127]

Dude! You are awesome love yours video Taitai and I had a great time with you in Venice which you the best learning a lot 61 y o since 5 on the skate yeah!

[@thiagocoppola4957]

This is nice, hopefully will try this on a regular board Much love from Brazil Andy ❤️

[@ghastlynavigator]

I love to watch Andy skate...for the simple reason that you can feel how much he loves to skate. That passion is what makes him so fun to watch. Never change Andy!! Live2Sk8

[@GabrielGomez-nb6re]

Andy querido! espero que te sientas feliz como nosotros cuando te vemos patinar con ese corazon gigante. si supieras lo bien que nos haces no volverias a deprimirte jamas

[@mytorment]

Andy you're gonna love this; there's an upward hill I skate most days that feels a bit like going down hill, crazy Irish hills; but check this - it's harder to skate west but you actually travel a much greater solar/georelative distance (travelling with the world's spin), it's easier and apparently faster to skate east (even uphill) but your technically staying roughly in the same geo relative position (skating into or against the world turning) - This explains why TreeBeard the Ent liked walking west, it felt like he was taking massive solar strides (like walking downhill) walking with the world turning (he's a tree after all🌞) So Andy, with the help of advanced astro trigonometry; you should be able to Ollie (as you do) out of a bowl towards east and hangtime until you land in Ireland so that you can skate my hometown, mathematically with very little effort, lots of hangtime 🫒😇😋☮️

[@mytorment]

Did you know frontside Natas spins naturally work better down in Australia 🌏 just flush a toilet down under 😋🫒

[@mytorment]

I'm an analytic Philosopher that had a midlife crisis and started skating again, in the [unwritten] general theme of Andy Anderson - 'love it or suffer it' ☯️

[@FoxholeIndustries]

I think this is great. I do believe I’ll be grabbing it and the board to give it a shot. I’m 46 and got back into skateboarding a few months ago. Mostly cruising but I want to start doing tricks again. It’s been 30 years. This is going to help. My son will also love this as he’s just beginning to learn flip tricks. Andy just keeps impressing me more and more

[@therealbushmanpat]

I'm 48 and thinking the same thing! I bought a Frankie Hill 911 when I was 46 and set it up the same as my first Hill back when I was 15 but I have been thinking of buying a skinny little 'flippity' board for a while. I think this Anderson and grip is what I want. Lets flip into our 50's mate!

[@diddymelone2265]

amazing! gotta love that man

[@CYOnTheBeat]

Very creative & smart idea 💡

[@cassette_ed]

would love seeing a complete of this setup for sale!

[@Woodman.420]

Thank you Professor

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

I hope that everyone has an amazing 2024 and safe travels and skateboarding throughout the years. 🍀♾️❤️‍🔥

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

Thanks so much Andy Anderson

[@_JustinHouse]

As a 52yr old Gen-Xer who lived P&P's Bones Brigade first time round in my teens, I adore Andy & his authentic, genuine LOVE for skating & contribution to it. What an awesome bloke.

[@juaniriarte-lo3ry]

Such a great vid 👍👍

[@Shade_razor-79]

My man.. love this young bucks energy.. he makes a 44 year old feel young.

[@Sirhilton]

I’d have major anxiety even laying that grip tape ..

[@rekocastren923]

Dude fought thru the Gnarly Depression Caves to come out with sacred sk8 geometry. Hero!

[@harmodrifter]

Im 50 and still loving it, have the egg and the baby... Great stuff.. I'd like Dan to do a raily late flip in one of the videos....

[@SwitchFBproductions]

thats super cool. i usually dont like patterned grip tape very much but i would use that.

[@Some.Canadian]

BILLY THE MOUNTAIN! I'm not surprised && is a Zappa fan.

[@brandonopolis]

I was born in 1986.... a 7.75" is the perfect size! I can't believe that like 8.25" is normal now. I skated an 8 once and it felt huge. I am a Chris Roberts era guy, and I love he still skates skinny! - BUT! I haven't set up a new deck in 15 years. I don't skate anymore... I want to buy an Andy.

[@authenticandyanderson]

7.75 flip so nice ❤

[@MallGrabtheClown]

You're on the Frank Zappa side that's for sure 😂😜😘

[@vorpalblades]

Nah, Zappa was shit.

[@clementrhein1]

I love it. Might simply have to make it my next deck!

[@davidmcdermott3415]

He is so next level well done.

[@stephen_north]

Keeps changing the game.

[@69minutes]

This is brilliant